Nov 2018

KERALA Kerala tourism promotion campaign enters Phase II   The new campaign, to reignite interest in Kerala as a premier tourist destination will be held form January-February, 2019, covering three national trade fairs — IITT (India International Travel and Tourism Exhibition), Mumbai from January 10 to 12, SATTE (South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange), Delhi … Read more 24-25.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN ·        Rajasthan might be no.1 jeera producer ð  By November last week, cumin acreage in Gujarat stands 36% lower at 1.22 lakh hectares as against 1.91 lakh hectares in the same period last year. ð  On the contrary, Rajasthan has witnessed 24% increase in sowing area at 3.1 lakh hectares as compared to 2.5 … Read more 24-25.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Police launches toll-free number for senior citizens   The Thiruvananthapuram city police launched a 24-hour toll free number for senior citizens – 180059911111.   Senior citizens can call on the number for giving any complaints and even for seeking emergency helps like medical aid. The calls will be received at police control room and … Read more 23.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government targets to eradicate malaria from Rajasthan by 2022   Rajasthan eyes to achieve zero indigenous case of malaria by 2022.   In the state, more than 3,000 cases of malaria have reported till date this year. However, for the past two years, no death due to malaria has reported from the state. In 2016, last death … Read more 23.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Kochi: Rs 44 crore central aid for dairy   The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (MILMA)) Ernakulam region will pay additional Re 1 per litre of milk from December 1 in an effort to support hundreds of dairy farmers who suffered big losses in the floods.   Providing Re 1 extra per litre, … Read more 22.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Government targets to eradicate malaria from Rajasthan by 2022   Rajasthan eyes to achieve zero indigenous case of malaria by 2022. Malaria, once a common fever, is still contributing not only to mortality and morbidity but imposes economic burden on the people. In the state, more than 3,000 cases of malaria have reported till date this year. … Read more 22.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA Cancer research centre to be built in two years   The Infrastructure Kerala Limited (Inkel), which has been preparing the design of the Cochin Cancer Research Centre (CCRC), has been forced to make some changes to its plan as the building’s front elevation was rejected by CCRCauthorities.   The structure will have five floors plus three basements with a … Read more 21.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN     Fairs in News : Pushkar Fair   Pushkar Fair is one of the most famous and oldest fairs in India where the visitors can witness myriads of the color of Indian culture. The fair, famously known as ‘Pushkar Mela,’ is primarily celebrated to glorify the Kartik Purnima Festival, which takes place during … Read more 21.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs

KERALA MoU signed for Airbus innovation centre   Under the MoU, an Innovation Centre will be set up in Thiruvananthapuram, which will be the nodal body for planning and executing all the activities to help startups. Airbus BizLab will provide support and mentoring for startups in Kerala and conduct regular workshops and discussions with experts … Read more 20.11.18 Kerala (KPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 10 years on, Gurjar quota issue remains unsolved Reservation is being granted by the governments in power. Rajasthan, currently, has some 50 per cent reservation that includes 21 per cent for OBCs, 16 per cent for SCs and 12 per cent for STs and 1 per cent for MBC. Despite violent agitations, long drawn … Read more 20.11.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs